Question

Shirley is drawing triangles that have the same area. The base of each

triangle varies inversely with the height. What are the possible base
and height of a second triangle if the first triangle's base is 12 and its
height is 8?
Select one:
a. 120 and 80
b. 10 and 10
c. 60 and 36
d. 16 and 6

Answer 1

d. 16 and 6

Explanation:

Triangle area = (base × height)/2

A = (8 × 12)/2 = 96/2 = 48

A = (16 × 6)/2 = 96/2 = 48